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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Coolant Heater Ground Lead & Camshaft Bearing Cap
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  1. If equipped with RPO code KA3, remove the bolt (1) securing the coolant heater ground lead (2) to the camshaft bearing cap (3).
  2. Remove the left camshaft cover. Refer to Camshaft Cover Replacement - Left .
  3. Remove the left camshaft drive sprockets. Refer to Camshaft Drive Sprocket Replacement .
    4. Fig 2: Identifying Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts Loosening Sequence
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  4. Alternately loosen the camshaft bearing cap bolts a few turns at a time using the loosening sequence.
  5. Remove the camshaft bearing cap bolts.
    6. Fig 3: Identifying Code Marks On Camshaft Bearing Caps
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  6. Remove the camshaft bearing caps. Note the code marks on the bearing caps (R1, R2, R3, etc.).

    The bearing caps for the left cylinder head is marked with an R, followed by a number.

  7. Remove the camshafts from the cylinder head.
  8. Remove the camshaft seals.
  9. Clean all of the bearing surfaces.
  10. Clean all of the sealing surfaces.
  11. Clean and inspect the camshafts. Refer to Camshaft and Bearings Cleaning and Inspection .
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